GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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WordMeaning
deploreto feel or express grief for
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
trenchantkeen
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
retaliateto return like for like
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle